IntelliFi – this is wireless module for telescope control
systems such as ORION Intelliscope object locator, which is used to control the
mount ORION.
It can be used for rapid targeting telescope with
mobile devices.
HW Virtual Serial Port software creates a TCP-COM
bridge allow Windows based astronomical aplications comunicate throught WIFi
moduls.
IMPORTANT: For Wi-Fi adapter IntelliFi requires an
external power supply 5-18V.
The WiFi module settings are made from the WEB
interface.
The WiFi module works as an access point and can be
used to connect all your astro devices to a single network!
Also, the WiFi adapter can operate in local station
mode.
This WiFi adapter provides full wireless control of
the telescope mount from a laptop or PC, also works with the SkySafari, Orion
StarSeek 4 4.4.4 application for mobile devices.
To use the adapter on a PC, you must create a TCP-COM
port bridge.
HW Virtual Serial Port software creates a TCP-COM
bridge allow Windows based astronomical aplications comunicate throught WIFi
moduls.
TO GET STARTED:
1. Connect your WiFi module IntelliFi in RS-232 serial
port connector before turning the power of the telescope.
2. Turn the telescope. Then turn on your mobile device
WiFi mode and connect to the access point with SSID -IntelliFi . If the device
asks for a password during the connection - enter the line "12345678"
and click "OK".
Telescope control on the sample of program
SKY SAFARI:
1. After downloading the program, go to Settings,
«Settings» button.
2. Scroll down to «Telescope» section and click on the
«Setup» button.
3. Select the type of equipment used «Scope Type -
ORION Intelliscope» and type mount «Mount Type - «Alt-Az», also select the
wireless connection type in Section Communication Settings -« Connect via WiFi
».
4. In IP address, type the address (192.168.2.x)
indicated on your IntelliFi module.
5. In the Port field, enter - 1234.
6. Return to the main menu and press the Connect
button.
If done correctly, you will hear a pleasant sound, and
the screen will display a crosshair with concentric circles showing where
looking telescope, and on each side there will be buttons move the telescope
along the axes of the mount.
You can now direct the telescope at the object using a
large database of celestial objects Sky Safari. For this use search - «Search»
button and select an item from the list, then click «GoTo». It is also possible
to direct the telescope at an object on the screen. For this you need to click
first on it and then on the button «GoTo». For more details how to use all the
features of the program, see its official websiteSky Safari.
In order to improve the quality of the product, the
manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design and equipment
without notifying users.